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Maria V.

Trusting Nanny/sitter

Alexandria, VA

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I'm Maria, I have more than 6 years of childcare experience, with babies from 15 days old to 9 years old kids. My responsibilities are dropping off and picking up from school, feeding them, reading with them, doing crafts, educational activities, playing time, taking them to story time, potty training, bathing, and...
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Mariah S.

Full Time Nanny Or Mother's Helper

Lorton, VA

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
I worked as a full time nanny during the Summer of 2021 and 2022. I nannied for twin boys age 5 and then nannied for 3 boys between the ages of 8 and 14. Some activities we did included arts & crafts, hikes, nature walks, biking, water play, sport games, board games, building toys, building forts, play dates, and going to the...
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Sarah P.

Child care

Alexandria, VA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
-Hi! I'm Sarah, and I am 18 years old. I grew up in Ohio, and I am an incoming sophomore at Ohio state. I recently moved here and would love to find a summer nannying/babysitting job! -I am Red Cross CPR certified. I have experience in coaching the little lion runners club at my elementary school, the exceptional Olympics...
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Shaanti N.

Friendly & Dependable Babysitter

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello! I am a graduate of American University in Washington, DC and am currently working a full time job in the city. With the spare time that I have I would like to help any families that need child-care services! As a friendly, positive, quick-learning, health-loving, bi-lingual aspiring helper, I would love to spend my...

Candy S. says "Shaanti is great! She was with us for a couple of months but if she wasn't moving away we would've loved to have her longer! She interacts with my children...

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Suleika R.

Nanny / Babysitter / Mother's Helper / Daycare

Capitol Heights, MD

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience with children from 12 months to 12 years of age. I am fun, energetic, organized. I assist children with their daily tasks, and I help with light cleaning. I have CPR certified, as well as FIRST AID, and ASLS. Nursing background. Fluent in Spanish.

Amber E. says "Suleika is absolutely fantastic. She is great with my 2 boys (5 months and 2 years) and is so patient. She was always punctual and understanding of any...

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Celina K.

Teacher - Looking For Extra Work - Loves Kids

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
I have a playful personality and genuinely care about kids. I understand that kids are high energy and constantly on the go and that is why I find them so fun. I am dependable and trustworthy and more than capable of caring for children - as I am by trade an elementary school teacher with over 20 years of experience. I am able...

Miriam L. says "Reliable, punctual and friendly."

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Leah K.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! I'm Leah, and I've loved looking after little kids since I was old enough to walk. I'm choke save certified and have basic first aid training, and thanks to my experience as a veterinarian's assistant, very comfortable around and caring for pets. I have also worked as a camp counselor and mother's helper, and I am fully...

Care Member says "Leah was an incredible nanny for our daughter and quickly became part of our family. Leah started nannying for our daughter when she was 3 months old....

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Kathleen B.

Child Care

Clifton, VA

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hey Families, My name is Kathleen, I'm 28 years and I'm from Brazil and I'd love to be considered as your next family helper! I love taking care of kids, taking them to explore new places, playgrounds, help in their development and giving them lost of love! I'm a very good driver and also have swimming skills and I know on...

Care Member says "Kathleen is an amazing young woman who has excellent communication skills, is highly dependable, has solid judgement, and is always honest. She watched...

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Jessica M.

Evening Care

Bethesda, MD

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have been caring for children for as long as I can remember. I began as a mothers helper, and when I was old enough began babysitting. I have been a nanny for multiple summers with a family as a travel sitter. I graduated from Johnson & Wales University with a bachelor's in Food Service Management, and two associate's in...

Olivia K. says "Our infant was already asleep when she arrived, but our kindergartner read books with her and she put him to bed. He said she was nice and would like it...

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Samantha H.

Child Care

Clifton, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Samantha, and I've been babysitting for children of all ages for about 12 years! I started as a mother's helper around the age of 10 and have been nannying and babysitting ever since! I recently graduated from VCU with a bachelor's of science in criminal justice. Throughout my time in Richmond I worked for two...

Javier C. says "Sam has been watching our two year old for 6 months now. She came regularly during the school year and now helps us out whenever we need, watching both...

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Christeena A.

Cheerful Babysitter And Awesome Helper

White Plains, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
My name is Christeena. but everyone calls me Chrissy. I graduated from an Academy in May 2020 and am attending University for my sophomore year this fall. I have been babysitting for a few years and I love kids. I have worked with all ages ranging from 8 months old to 12 years old. I am available during the weekdays and on...

Kimberly P. says "Chrissy worked with our family as a recurring baby-sitter afternoons and weekends for a year until we moved out of state. She is absolutely wonderful,...

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Juliana O.

Babysitter

Potomac, MD

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
4 years experience
Hi! I'm Juliana, I'm 27 years old, and I have 6 years over experience with kids. I started in a very young age being the teachers helper, and then I came to USA. In all my time working with kids, I took care of kids from 3 months to 15 years old. I consider myself as responsible, reliable, experienced and fun-loving person. I'm...

Gabriela S. says "She's amazing with the kids. She's careful, takes good care of children, responsible, flexible. She loves to play and teach."

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Kyran M.

Part-time Caregiver/Household Helper

Washington, DC

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Currently looking for a cooking/household helper position! I'm a huge proponent of scheduling and staying organized. I have experience cooking meals, running errands, doing pick-ups and drop-offs for other families, and enjoy that just as much as nannying because I feel I am able to bring a different type of value to my...
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Maria Z.

I Am 35 Year Old Mom Looking To Be Mom's Helper!

Herndon, VA

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as outgoing and responsible as a mother myself I have learned to be patient! I like working with kids because seeing a child going through different stages in development is so fulfilling I'm looking for a job that I can be a help to a family all while making a living I started working with kids...
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Karen B.

Very Flexible, Fun, Creative And Friendly (and Very Responsible)

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Karen, I am 19 and currently a pre-Nursing major at Towson University. I have 6 years of experience in childcare. I began as a mother's helper at age 12; I would watch my neighbor's 3 young boys while she spent time with her newborn and cooked or cleaned. Since then I have had a stint as a regular babysitter...
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Laura B.

Law Student Student With Significant Childcare Experience Available For After-school/weekday Jobs

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
9 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I started as a mother's helper for my neighbor and her children who were 4 and 6 at the time when I was 13 and continued to babysit them for 6+ years. I also have experience babysitting for newborns and 2-4-year-olds. Additionally, I worked for 4 summers as a camp counselor for 3-5-year-olds as well as an assistant for...
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Zophia P.

Reston, VA

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$25/hr
12 years experience
Travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
I like working with kids because they have their own unique perception of the world around them and their place in it. I enjoy answering their questions that I might not have ever considered before. I started working with kids as a mother's-helper when I was 12. In the 14 years since then I have prioritized being able to work...
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Michelle M.

Creative And Organized Family Helper

McLean, VA

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$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a creative and outgoing professional with 5 years of childcare experience, as well as 7 years of experience managing a household and a business. I am looking for a family that I can help assist with household planning and management, childcare, and light housekeeping and organization.
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April B.

Childcare Provider/House Cleaning/Pet CareProvider/Personal Helper,

Oxon Hill, MD

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
63-old mother of 6 young adults /13 grands with over 35 years of childcare experience. I provide nurturing, caring, loving professional care with skills to give your love one what they need for a good start in life. Pediatric First Aid/CPR certified. TB tested. Regular cleaning and laundry. Pet lover.
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Molly P.

Washington, DC

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$14/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Molly and I am a 26-year-old public health professional, living and working in the DC area. I have over 15 years experience as a part-time nanny, babysitter, and mother's helper. I am comfortable with little ones, elementary school age, and teens. I am also willing to help with meal prep and other tasks as...
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  • 60 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Springfield, VA

Mother's Helpers in Springfield, VA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed mother's helpers

Shaanti N.

Shaanti is great! She was with us for a couple of months but if she wasn't moving away we would've loved to have her longer! She interacts...

- Candy S.

Suleika R.

Suleika is absolutely fantastic. She is great with my 2 boys (5 months and 2 years) and is so patient. She was always punctual and...

- Amber E.

Celina K.

Reliable, punctual and friendly.

- Miriam L.

FAQs for finding a mother's helper

In a lot of cases mother’s helpers take on many of the same babysitter duties that a normal babysitter does. A mother’s helper can help with homework, can supervise children, and can even do light housework. The biggest difference between a sitter and a mother’s helper is typically their age. Usually, a mother’s helper is a “babysitter in training” who isn’t old enough to be alone in a home with children, but can help keep an eye on children while parents are nearby while taking some time to themselves. Review 1 profiles to see which responsibilities mother’s helpers near you are happy to take on.

Thanks to babysitting websites like Care.com, it’s easy to find qualified babysitters online near you, including mother’s helpers. You can search through Care.com profiles to find a mother’s helper who has the experience you’re looking for and can help tackle the top babysitting duties on your list in Springfield, VA. You can even search by hourly rates and check out reviews from real families.

Similar to babysitting rates, mother’s helpers rates can vary based on different factors like their years of experience or where you live. Typically, mother’s helper rates near you start at $23.00.

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